Is Messiah University worth it?
Messiah University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania (large suburb). It awarded 890 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in health professions and related clinical sciences, health services and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,768
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,620
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,064
Average net price
$26,502
Completion rate
75%
Completions (2024)
890
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
2,259
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's | $48,100 | $55,966 | 102 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | $64,871 | $84,927 | 80 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,788 | $77,824 | 68 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $50,389 | $53,052 | 62 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,029 | $66,222 | 45 |
| Music | Master's | $66,109 | $77,342 | 41 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $50,825 | $54,115 | 40 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,131 | $45,982 | 27 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $73,524 | N/A | 27 |
| Education, General | Master's | $54,508 | $60,976 | 26 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $42,754 | N/A | 25 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $32,943 | $46,813 | 25 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $59,833 | $81,907 | 23 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $73,150 | N/A | 22 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $34,818 | $52,511 | 19 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's | 86 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 50 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's | 36 |
| Music Performance, General | Master's | 28 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Digital Marketing | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 20 |
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Sources: federal figures for Messiah University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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